Prepare Ethernet Wiring with RJ45 Connectors

Recommended Tools

  • RJ45 Ethernet crimping tool
  • Ethernet tester

Prepare Ethernet Wiring

  1. Cut the desired length of CAT5 wire.
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    Note
    See Plan Cable Length Between Components for maximum wire length between components.
  2. Using an RJ45 Ethernet crimping tool, crimp the RJ45 connectors to the T-568B wire color standard as shown below:
    Pin-outWire Color
    		1Orange striped
    2Orange
    3Green striped
    4Blue
    5Blue striped
    6Green
    7Brown striped
    8Brown
  3. Test the Ethernet cable using an Ethernet tester (see the Powerwall 3 Device Setup Guide for example testing instructions). Ensure the readings from either end of the cable match, 1-8 in ascending order.